The Center for Innovation inTeaching and Learning (CITL) will support best practices in language  pedagogy as well as the use and integration of technology into instruction and research in the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures.

 

 

• Provide leadership, support and guidance in the development of high quality traditional, online, and hybrid learning experiences 

• Encourage and facilitate the use of innovative technology in the teaching of language, literature, and culture 

• Provide expertise in media design, production and delivery

• Manage the hardware/software resources that facilitate teaching and research

• Collaborate with the Teaching and Learning Transformation Center and the College on programs, services and resources beneficial to the needs of instructional staff

• Actively promote and support all SLLC events and programmings

• Enhance the department’s  revenue streams through the development of online summer,  and winter distance courses

• Support the research and development of technology-based instructional materials

• Create and maintain facilities in Jiménez Hall

• Reward and encourage innovative teaching and research 

• Assist faculty in developing 21st Century Skills in themselves and their students 

• Provide flexible, technology-rich physical and virtual spaces that support the activities mentioned above

 

These goals are will be accomplished through the following tasks:
 

• Working with faculty and administrators to develop online/hybrid and distance courses

• Keeping abreast of and advance advancing innovations in teaching and learning

• Developing and providing training based on the specific needs of the community

• Providing professional development opportunities for faculty, TAs, and staff

• Collaborating with faculty to seek grants which encourage the use of innovative technologies